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“Handshakes” is a collection of inspiring stories and shared lessons from Michigan businesses that are redefining the next economic frontier. After all, a business is more than an enterprise. It’s a combination of vision, partnerships and culmination of strategic decisions.

Manufacturing, Technology

Michigan: A Hand in the Next Generation of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Quality of Life, Business Opportunity

Equitable Economic Development

Business Partnership

Highlighting Economic Development Week with The Michigan Opportunity...

Business Opportunity

Achieving International Growth through Trade Missions

Key Industries

The Great Outdoors: Michigan’s Growing Outdoor Recreation Industry

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Small Business Corner

Michigan’s Small Businesses Create Big Impact

The annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala gives Michigan’s small business owners the red carpet treatment and highlights their impact across the state

Quality of Life

Chasing Waterfalls: Michigan Ice Fest draws climbers and legends from across the nation and around the world

The climber swings her axe into the frozen waterfall, steps up with both feet, swings higher, and steps up again. The distinctive, oddly gratifying sound of ice crunching and cracking as she swings her axe into the ice wall is the loudest noise she hears. Each time her axes are solid in the ice, she moves both feet up, kicking the sharp metal crampon spikes on the front of her boots to achieve solid placement. Finding good footholds is crucial. Her movement is followed closely by her instructor and cheered on by a crowd of enthusiastic onlookers. She continues in this fashion until she reaches the top, where she’s rewarded with panoramic views of Lake Superior.

Business Partnership, Business Opportunity

Tools of the Trade: Michigan Helps Companies Go International

Resources from the MEDC’s International Trade Program are providing Michigan’s companies with growth opportunities across the globe

Entrepreneurship, Quality of Life

Celebrating International Women’s Day with The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

Recognized annually on March 8 during Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day is a global day for celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. As we recognize those who have made progress for all women, International Women’s Day also serves as a reminder of how far we still have to go.

Mobility/EV, Business Partnership, Talent

EV and Mobility Careers in Michigan | Livestream

Michigan is home to the fifth-largest advanced manufacturing workforce in the country, with the highest volume of mechanical and industrial engineers in the U.S.. The state’s research and development capacity is second to none. In 2022 alone, Team Michigan attracted more than $14 billion for electric vehicle and battery investments.